We, the tenants of Vive Living, Childers Street, a total of 83 homes and around 150 people, are being evicted en masse ahead of Section 21 becoming illegal in 2025.

The government are abolishing Section 21 evictions for a reason - they are inhumane and cruel - and it is clear that the landlord are using this window of time while it is still technically legal to unjustly displace a huge group of people all at once.

We have received these notices, written in intimidating legalese, less than 3 weeks before Christmas with the earliest eviction date as early as 11 February. It has left us scrambling to understand our rights and in fear of becoming homeless.

The actions of Aitch Group - run by property mogul Henry Smith - have been condemned by local Lewisham North MP Vicky Foxcroft and several local councillors.

Our local community, wider London, and all of the UK are suffering from a housing and cost of living crisis. It is virtually impossible to find suitable, affordable housing in an already flooded, overpriced market. The local housing market cannot accommodate over 100 more of us needing immediate rehoming.

We will not be unique in our situation. Predatory landlords can, and surely will, utilise this time before S21 is banned next summer to take away people’s homes for their own financial benefit.

This behaviour is repugnant, and we are standing together to fight it. We fight not only for our own homes and situations, but for those who will be attacked in the same way who are far more vulnerable than us.

Our demands are  -

To halt the evictions. 

To overturn the tenants Section 21's. 

For Aitch Group to openly and effectively communicate by collectively meeting us around the table. 

Help join the fight for justice.